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AP54 BXE

2004 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,974 mi
Last recorded163,974 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 BXE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 163,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears have deep cracks but no ply or cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 158,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 158,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 148,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 148,365 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 139,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 139,028 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded To nearside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 132,343 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 132,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 126,026 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 118,767 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 109,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 99,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 90,692 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 90,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 80,747 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 80,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 72,882 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,782 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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AP54 BXE is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 63,349 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP54 BXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP54 BXE is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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